My first 9-5 ran on the LPT clutch even at 280 bhp, and my current car runs the aero clutch which is so strong the gearbox gave up first

Sorry I know its not much help but i thought I'd give a thumbs up for their wearability!

I guess a lot will depend on the type of journey and who is driving - my wife can kill a clutch in just one supermarket car park

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There isn't a certain time your clutch goes out. You might beable to even check and see if the bushing are worn out on your ****er. And Chris I know exactly what you are talking about with a woman driving a clutch!

I'm the owner from new so I know it's history, which is as sympathetic as you can be while driving pretty hard! To be fair I always double de-clutch on fast down shifts and never use the clutch pedal as a foot rest so I would expect a better than average life.

Seeing some of the mileages quoted gives me heart that there's not another big bill around the corner!

Be warned, my Aero started to get difficult into third before the gearbox failed - it was literally the first clue as I noticed it getting notchy.... then 2nd gear synchro failed, followed by the rest of the box. It may pay to do an oil change and refill with the upgraded Saab gearbox oil, checking to see if there is any evidence of heavy wear stuck to the magnetic drain plug - a drain / refill will use 2 litres of oil.
As for the clutch, the one removed from my Aero when the box was changed had done 128k miles and still had plenty of life - the Haynes manual reckons a new clutch is 7.5mm (or 7.3mm or something) thick and min thickness is 5.5mm. Hope that helps.

Be warned, my Aero started to get difficult into third before the gearbox failed - it was literally the first clue as I noticed it getting notchy.... then 2nd gear synchro failed, followed by the rest of the box. It may pay to do an oil change and refill with the upgraded Saab gearbox oil, checking to see if there is any evidence of heavy wear stuck to the magnetic drain plug - a drain / refill will use 2 litres of oil.
As for the clutch, the one removed from my Aero when the box was changed had done 128k miles and still had plenty of life - the Haynes manual reckons a new clutch is 7.5mm (or 7.3mm or something) thick and min thickness is 5.5mm. Hope that helps.